I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
Virgil Griffith created a program called Wikipedia Scanner that lets you know who has been editing articles on Wikipedia and what they've been removing.
I can usually tell when it's going to rain because, as the barometric pressure builds, my face feels more and more like it's going to burst off the rest of my head. Over the ye
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
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When Being Frugal Went Wrong – Tales From The Cheap & Nasty
I love a bargain. We all do here at Wise Bread. But after a few personal disasters from being cheap, I opened up the topic to some of my fellow Wise Bread bloggers. What did they do to save a buck and how much did it cost them? [more]
Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety
You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.
Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck
I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m
The 12 Best Ways to Use Up Your Summer Tomatoes
Tomatoes coming out of your ears? Don't toss 'em! Enjoy your late summer bounty with some fun and delicious ways to use them up.
Opting out of the money economy
It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.
The 7 Most Outrageously Expensive Whole Foods Products
With $30 emu eggs and $70 air plants, it's no wonder Whole Foods carries the "Whole Paycheck" nickname. Who buys this stuff?
9 (and a half!) things to do at work when there's no longer work to do (also good for a boring day at home!)
My job is crazy one week and snail-slow the next. During the slow times, it's easy to get sucked into the web, clicking from one page to the next, waiting for someone to have a fir
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money at the Airport
Today we found some great articles on saving money at the airport, changing habits, and DIY color-catching laundry sheets.
5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
Without a steady paycheck, a savings plan may seem like a pipe dream. But freelancers and part-timers can do it. Here's how.
Best Money Tips: How to Take a Mini-Retirement
Today we found articles on how to take a mini-retirement, thrift store treasures you shouldn’t pass up, and reasons why you shouldn’t focus on monthly payments.
The Student Who Created a PR Nightmare Via Wikipedia
Virgil Griffith created a program called Wikipedia Scanner that lets you know who has been editing articles on Wikipedia and what they've been removing.
5 More Fun, Affordable Train Trips
Summer's over, but don't let that stop you from one of these fun and frugal train trips. They're great for a fabulous fall excursion.
Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
John C. Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will help you earn a maximum long-term investment return with the least effort possible.
9 Ways to Beat a Killer Headache
I can usually tell when it's going to rain because, as the barometric pressure builds, my face feels more and more like it's going to burst off the rest of my head. Over the ye
Breathe Easy: 10 Natural Air Fresheners
Deodorizers and disinfectants don't have to be full of chemicals. Freshen your space the frugal, all-natural way with these eco-friendly ideas.
Best Money Tips: Smart Supermarket Saving Tips
Today we found some stellar articles on smart supermarket saving tips, combating over-spending, and earning free travel with your credit card.
Best Money Tips: Save Hundreds When Selling Your Car
Today we found some great articles on saving hundreds when selling your car, saving for a home down payment, and managing your time in college.
Best Money Tips: High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree
Today we found articles on high-paying careers that don’t require a college degree, side hustles you can do on the go, and foods you should never eat on a plane.
Confessions of a Former Payday Loan Junkie
Can you say “Cash in a Flash?” That’s all I was concerned about when I began financial suicide using payday loans 9 years ago. I
9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP
The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.